This night out is perfect for date night, getting together with old friends, or a special event with the kids. Through May and June, Discovery Green’s Anheuser-Busch stage will be filled each Thursday with variety of live music, like Texas blues, honky-tonk, soul, and Latin rock. Admission is free, the shows start at 6:30pm, some shows […]
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Homemade Bird Feeder
It’s summer time again and the birds are singing! Show your little one to enjoy nature by making their very own bird feeder. This simple pinecone craft will be a treat not only your child, but the local birds as well! We have lots of pinecones to choose from in our neighborhood, so it’s like […]
Baby, Toddler, and Family Yoga Classes!
One relaxing, healthy (and free!) activity you can do with your little one is yoga at the library! Teach them the importance of caring for your body’s development and functions early, and have a special opportunity to bond together. The Houston Public Library offers infant (pre-walkers), toddler (ages three and under), and Family (ages three […]
Rienzi Twilight Tour
If you appreciate European arts and classical music, join the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Wednesday, May 28th at their gorgeous European house museum, Rienzi, for a late night viewing of the four-acre property. The estate is filled European paintings, porcelain, decorative arts, and furnishings, along with outdoor gardens and pool. The tour will begin […]
Tea Bag Rockets
Here’s a fun way to impress your kiddos with some science knowledge! Just take a tea bag, (you’ll need one that is paper based, bags that are fiber won’t work) removed the staple, open the bag, dump out the contents and set the top on fire! The fire creates hot air at the top of […]
Vanessa Treviño-Boyd’s Annual Guest Sommelier Series
Passionate wine drinkers and sommeliers alike will enjoy a roundtable-themed and intimate wine tasting during Treviño-Boyd’s Guest Sommelier Series. Vanessa Treviño-Boyd was awarded ‘Best New Sommelier,’ by Food & Wine magazine, as well as ‘Houston’s Best Sommelier,’ by Houston Press magazine in 2012. She also has an Advanced Certificate with the American Sommelier Association. Every Tuesday at […]
Kingwood Free Kids Fest
Come celebrate Memorial Day with the whole family at Kingwood’s Free Kid Fest! Taking place on May 25, this festival will feature tons of games, water slides, crafts, a bungee jump, pony rides, live music by local schools, and many more activities for the kids to choose from. It’s all at Kingwood’s Town Center, located at […]
Godzilla: the Japanese Original at MFAH
When H-bomb testing wakes a four hundred foot sleeping sea dragon, Godzilla rises from the ocean to terrorize Tokyo, breathing fire and demolishing the city! If you love a classic sci-fi movie, this screening is right up your alley! In honor of the 60th anniversary restoration, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is showing the […]
Comedy Hour
The power of a laugh can turn your whole day around, and brighten your entire mood! And no matter what makes you giggle, there are plenty of Houston comedians that will make you laugh down to your funny bone. My favorite comedy clubs are Comedy Improv, and ComedySportz; they make for perfect date night or […]
Learning to Spell with “BUMP”
Spelling tests are commonplace for grade school children. Your child may practice for their spelling tests by making flashcards or spelling the words out loud. With the BUMP activity, you can get the whole family involved, making study time and spelling tests more fun! Supplies: · A few sheets of paper · Pencil · Small brown paper sack […]